MA in Education – Educational Leadership
Postgraduate
Advance your career in educational leadership with a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
The MA in Education (Educational Leadership), offered by AIC Campus in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University, UK, provides a rigorous and high-quality postgraduate experience designed for individuals aspiring to lead and innovate in educational settings.
This pathway is focused on the development of advanced leadership capabilities, strategic governance, and effective management within diverse educational contexts. Students engage with contemporary theories and research in leadership, educational policy, and organisational change, applying their learning to real-world educational challenges.
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Overview
The programme encourages critical reflection, ethical decision-making, and visionary leadership. It fosters a deep understanding of how educational leaders can drive improvement, implement policy effectively, and lead organisational transformation to create inclusive and sustainable learning environments.
Through a combination of practical and research-based learning, students are empowered to lead with integrity, contribute meaningfully to institutional growth, and influence educational practices at local, national, and global levels. Graduates emerge equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to shape the future of education through principled and impactful leadership.
- Awarding Body: Plymouth Marjon University (University of St Mark & St John), Plymouth UK
- Duration: 12 Months
- Mode: Weekend Classes
Course Outline
Course Modules
- Research Design
- Strategic Leadership & Governance in Education
- Small Independent Supported Study
- Leadership in Educational Contexts
- Dissertation
Entry Requirements
Student must have either of following qualification
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields:
o Early Childhood Education
o Education
o Psychology
o Sociology
o English Language
o TESOL
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any other discipline.
- A professional qualification in education, teaching, or learning that is considered equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
- Mature Entry Route: Applicants with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, particularly those in senior roles within the education or higher education sector, may be considered based on demonstrated experience and leadership in the field.
Schedule
- Duration: 12 Months
- Mode: Weekend Classes
Career Prospects
The MA Education (Educational Leadership) programme prepares students for advanced leadership roles within the education sector, empowering them with the strategic, analytical, and reflective skills necessary to influence and lead educational institutions. This pathway is particularly suited for professionals aspiring to become change-makers and decision-makers in schools, colleges, universities, and other educational settings. The programme emphasizes evidence-based leadership practices, strategic governance, and ethical decision-making, making graduates highly competent to manage educational teams, implement policy reforms, and drive institutional improvement. Graduates acquire transferable skills applicable to public, private, and not-for-profit educational institutions, enabling them to advance to senior leadership and policy-making positions. Graduates may also wish to consider appropriate employment opportunities as detailed below:
- Head of School / Principal
- Director of Education
- Educational Policy Advisor
- School Improvement Officer
- University Lecturer or Academic Leader
- Curriculum and Assessment Specialist
- Education Consultant
- Non-Governmental and International Education Development Roles
- Eligible to pursue Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D. or Ed.D.)
- Researcher in Educational Leadership and Policy
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